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4.5 Bed rails
Fitting
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The easiest way is to raise the bed
to its highest position.
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Insert each bed rail into the end
caps provided and insert the end
cap guides into the runners on the
head and foot board.
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Make sure to lift one rail at a time
ensuring both ends are level
before moving on to the next rail.
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You may have to press in the bottom button in order to fit the bottom bed rail.
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Once all rails have been fitted and are above the bottom button lift up the top bed rail
until it automatically fits into the highest position on both ends above the top button. You
should not be able to move the top rail upwards or downwards.
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Check that the other bed rails are properly inserted by pressing from the top of each bed
rail. You should not be able to move them downwards.
Lowering
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Lift the top bed rail slightly.
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Press the upper button and lower bed rail slowly to its lower position.
Special safety rules for the bed rails.
The bed rails are there to protect patients from possible accidental falls from the
bed. However, they cannot prevent the patient from voluntarily leaving the bed.
To make the best use of their intended protection function, please observe the
following precautions:
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Use only undamaged bed rails and in good conditions positioned at the right distance
to allow the rails to snap into place properly.
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Make sure to use only the Apollo original bed rails supplied with the bed.
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When using a bed with bed rails you must always verify if they are suitable for each
individual patient. In particular, it is necessary to pay attention to the distance between
the bars in relation to the patients’ body build. If they are very skinny and thin it could be
necessary to use some padding or pads around the bed rails (optional). Only in this way
will it be safe to use the bed without the risk of the patient to be caught or to slide out of
the bed rails.
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The mechanical elements which attach the bed and the rails should be checked
regularly to make sure there are no signs of damage. This must be done not only before
applying the bed rails, but also during use within short intervals (at least before any new
use).
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When applying the bed rails to the electric bed always make sure to block the backrest
and leg supports with the hand control to protect the patient from any accidental
electric movements (risk of involuntarily crushing the patient’s limbs).
Failure to comply with the above safety rules will lead to the possible risks of the patient
getting caught in the bed rails, falling out of the bed if the bed rails are too wide due to
possible damages, in case they are not the correct bed rails for the electric bed or if they
have not been mounted and inserted correctly.
